Index lays the foundation for benchmarking innovation
Initiative draws a significant amount of interest from various organisations in its first year, write Evan Pickworth and David Jackson
Accenture SA releases Technology Vision report
Markets editor Evan Pickworth chats to Accenture SA Technology Strategy MD Lee Naick about the Technology Vision report, which was released by Accenture SA to highlight key trends in the technology industry
Companies which prize innovation tend to be leaders in a range of best practice
Fostering an innovative culture through employees and offering rewards for great ideas is key
Research and development agenda must support efforts, says Hanekom
Publicly funded R&D; agenda needs to be effectively balanced to support entrepreneurial effort and genius of private individuals and organisations, says Science and Technology Minister Derek Hanekom
Bank lets the small things inspire the big ‘aha moments’
FNB reaps the benefits of its out the box thinking, writes Evan Pickworth
Recognition for concepts which can change lives
Of the organisations that participated in the index, 73% indicated improvements in quality of life among their communities
Keeping pace with the next major discovery
Accenture wants companies to strive to become more nimble and innovative, writes Evan Pickworth
It’s tough in SA when you’re just the little guy
Conditions do not favour small business development, writes Evan PickworthFinancial institutions are leading the way
Companies within the financial services industry are the clear frontrunners when it comes to innovation
Print-on-demand service does it by the book
Organisers of Accenture Innovation Index impressed with ability of smaller companies to overcome many challenges using innovation as key focus
Taxing process determines winners
The winners at the inaugural Accenture Innovation Index and Awards had to earn their stripes the hard way
Lack of financing can stonewall great ideas
Small businesses surprised adjudicators at the inaugural Accenture Innovation Index and Awards with ability to overcome economic challenges and bring groundbreaking ideas to market
Winners of the Accenture Innovation Index Awards
FNB named best large company innovator
First National Bank named South Africa’s best large company innovator at the inaugural Accenture Innovation IndexBusiness Day Reader’s Choice Award: Absa Bank
Absa Bank wins Business Day Readers’ Choice Award for the most innovative concept at the Accenture Innovation Index Awards
Innovation Master – Zenith Award: First National Bank
First National Bank has been named as Innovation Master, receiving the Zenith Award at the inaugural Accenture Innovation Index
Innovation Master – Apex Award: Paperight
Paperight, which is in the print-on-demand business, named as Innovation Master, receiving the Apex Award at the inaugural Accenture Innovation Index
Top concept: Lodox Systems Xmplar-dr scanner
The winning concept title goes to Lodox Systems, which developed a full-body X-ray scanner for trauma and forensic pathology
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Pockets of excellence, but room to improve
Aim is to create model to provide insight and develop trends about innovation in South Africa
A new era of innovation: cloud and the future of business
The flexibility that cloud computing makes possible for infrastructures, services and processes means that it is also capable of driving significant innovation
SKA project helps local e-school plan
SA’s foray into e-learning programmes for schools needs to proceed cautiously to ensure it is effective, says science and technology minister
Homegrown truck tracker’s popularity on the rise
Santam, Libra Brokers develop ‘telematics’ system that provides 24/7 feedback to reduce number of accidents involving haulage trucks
VIDEO: Sasol launches low sulphur diesel at own pumps
SA’s home-grown multinational petrochemicals company Sasol has launched a 10ppm diesel fuel into the domestic market on its own forecourts
OPINION: Take pride in what we have achieved — and raise the bar
South Africa has seen a number of successes after almost 20 years of democracy but still faces many structural challenges, writes Colin Coleman
Development: how SA fares among others
Brand SA works hard to position the country as an investment destination and trade partner, says its CEO, Miller Matola
10 facts about strong innovators
What is the difference between strong innovators and the rest of the market?
New Cloud era is poised to shake up IT industry
The forces shaping IT today included the Cloud, big data, social, and mobile
South African insurers missing a trick, says Google
Hail warnings in Joburg prompted a flurry of online searches last week, but no corresponding rise in related ads
Water-treatment innovation to benefit Sasol gas-to-liquids plants
Technology developed by Sasol and General Electric expected to make plants substantially more efficient
SA scientists to oversee design of SKA
South African scientists are to lead two of the 10 teams that will design the Square Kilometre Array radio telescope
Take up the innovation challenge, ensure economic growth and job creation
South Africans are naturally innovative. It is in our culture to be innovative, writes Hayley WaltersThe economics of innovation: from profligate to frugal?
Once we bring a frugal mindset to innovation, we’ll see a lot more innovation and realise that words like ‘breakthrough’ and ‘game-changer’ only serve to muddy our thinking, writes Kishore Swaminathan
Stellenbosch, the Silicon Valley of South Africa
World-renowned winemaking town and home of Mxit is gaining a reputation as an innovation hub, writes Bekezela Phakathi
OPINION: Philanthropy for think-tanks can deliver a better future
For South Africa to reach its fullest potential, there is a need for projection into the future in addition to concerns about present urgencies, writes Jeffrey Sehume
Opinion
Small innovations add up to big business
Richard Branson
If you are an entrepreneur running a small business, what’s your strategy for standing out from the crowd?
Banking innovators focus on poorer market in SA
Smaller and more entrepreneurial enterprises are competing with traditional banks in providing for the banking needs of the lower-income market, writes Gillian Jones
The new standard in making cars: innovating sustainability
The automotive industry is evolving to incorporate environmental consciousness, writes Larry Khumalo
Hello Doctor will now be on call for MTN customers
MTN Group will offer mobile health services across its markets after partnering with Hello Doctor, a subsidiary of Metropolitan Health
Intellectual property reforms will hurt economy
Government’s propsals to reform SA’s intellectual property regime will hinder trade and industry more than encourage it, writes Jasson Urbach
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- Innovation for job creation
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- Tangible metrics will measure performance
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- Future of the internet beyond imagining
- Awards recognise companies’ innovation efforts
- SA ‘needs to find innovative ways to reduce cost of renewable energy sources’
- Econet launches innovative farming insurance plan in Zimbabwe
- Big bang disruption: the innovator’s disaster
- VIDEO: Take a new look at Africa
- Innovation’s second cousin
- Innovation efforts falling short despite increased investment — study
- TIA and CIPC collaborate to drive innovation
- Innovation management — strategic alignment
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- Innovative approach to fine dining
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- VIDEO: Accenture launches SA innovation index
The Accenture Innovation Index executive summary
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